Sunday, May 19, 2024

The Holy Spirit, My Helper Part 4

Text: Acts 2:1-3

Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 31:8 “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (NLT)

#1–One accord–Acts 2:1

“When we lay down our personal preferences, we are going to see God pour out His Spirit upon us and see many lives changed.”

• Philippians 2:3 “value others above yourself.”
• Psalm 133:1 “live in unity.”
• Romans 12:16 “live in harmony.”
• Matthew 7:12 “treat others as you like them to treat you.”

#2–Wind--Acts 2:2

• Genesis 2:7–The breath of life
• Ephesians 2:1–We used to be dead in our sins but God breathed His life, His Spirit into our lives. Now we are alive!
• Ezekiel 37:1-3, 5-8, 9-10–

#3–Fire–Acts 2:3

• Genesis 15:17–a burning torch.
• Exodus 3:1-4–a burning bush.
• Exodus 13:21-22–a pillar of fire.
• Leviticus 9:23-24–altar of burnt sacrifice.
• Leviticus 6:8-13–priests were to keep the fire burning.